Responsibilities

• Media Relations (60%)
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with key reporters at top tier media outlets, including entertainment, hard news and political outlets, both domestically and internationally.
• Ideate, pitch and secure innovative stories to reach key and new audiences, with a focus on Global Citizen’s strategic objectives, vision and impact.
• Identify and pursue interview and thought leadership opportunities for Global Citizen’s senior executives and spokespeople at key events, conferences and summits, and on podcasts.
• PR Campaigns & Events (30%)
• Lead the execution of PR campaigns related to Global Citizen’s campaigns, events, brand partnerships and special projects across EMEA.
• Draft, proof and edit materials, including press releases, interview briefs, press statements, bios, backgrounders, etc.
• Logistical coordination leading up to and during live events, press conferences, junkets, briefings, etc.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of public relations agencies in EMEA driving strong alignment and positive results.
• Team Administration (10%)
• Liaise with all departments leading up to and during live events and tentpole campaigns in EMEA.
• Schedule meetings and calls with internal and external groups across time zones, including scheduling media interviews and briefings for executives.
• Maintain and organize the PR team drive and archives for designated markets, events and projects.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent, ideally in Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Journalism or Marketing
• 5-8 years experience running global campaigns in entertainment, media or politics
• Strong media relationships across top tier hard news, entertainment and/or political media outlets, in key markets described above
• Strong understanding of the global news landscape and the evolving digital media landscape, with a particular focus on social-first new media
• Excellent communication skills, with demonstrated ability to write varied high level materials and present complex topics clearly and succinctly
• Capacity to understand and analyze complex information and turn it into accessible messaging and make thoughtful recommendations
• Experience executing press events and/or activations; confidence liaising with members of the press and high profile individuals
• Strong news sense and analytical skills, ability to anticipate and mitigate potential problems
• A nimble approach to complex tasks, with the flexibility to adapt quickly; diligent, organized, with excellent attention to detail in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Team player with a hunger to achieve excellent results; resourceful and proactive with a positive attitude and inclusive style that energizes and mobilizes the team
• Confidentiality, discretion and trustworthiness a must
• Additional language skills desired
• Using AI tools to work smarter and drive impact is an essential part of every role at Global Citizen. All staff must integrate AI into their daily work, whether improving workflows, analyzing information, or enhancing communication in service of our mission.
• Passionate about global development and engaging audiences with Global Citizen’s mission and brand. Maintain a commitment to eradicating extreme poverty in our lifetime

Preferred

• Additional language skills desired
• Experience using AI tools to work smarter and drive impact

Benefits

• Why Global Citizen?
• In this coming decade of action and accountability, Global Citizen will be the leading international voice, educator, and influencer that rallies humanity to take full responsibility and accountability for eradicating extreme poverty. You have a chance to contribute and make this world a better place for all.
• This role is fully remote